What To Know About Lip Filler Before Scheduling An Appointment
What To Know About Lip Filler Before Scheduling An Appointment
Many people notice first notice people’s lip (and eyes) when meeting for the first time, which happens to be an area a lot of people are self conscious about. Treatments to enhance the fullness and shape of lips are very popular because of this, but what things should a person be aware of before seeing a doctor for lip fillers?
Miami Skin Institute has the answers to common and not so common questions people ask about lip fillers.
What Makes Up Lip Fillers?
Though there are many brands of lip fillers on the market, most are made from hyaluronic acid (HA), which uses a gel-like substance to add physical volume to the lips, but also traps water molecules inside the lip as well. This trapping is what lets hyaluronic acid lip fillers create a very natural looking lip, especially when you compare it to the results made by fillers with other ingredients.
Are There Many Different Kinds of Fillers?
The FDA has approved more than a dozen hyaluronic acid filler for use in the United States. Allergan?, just one of the various aesthetic medical companies that manufactures filler, offers many different lip fillers that work in slightly different ways from each other. For example, Juvederm Volbella? can be used to create a more subtle lip shape and Juvederm Vollure? can be used to add more fullness. This is why it is very important to do your research and find an injector that you can trust.
How Much Filler Do I Need?
Due to the fact that everyone has a unique face that requires different needs, the exact amount of filler you need will vary based on your anatomy and the results you want. In general, you need more filler for a more drastic result (like changing your entire lip profile), and vice versa, you would need less filler for something like a small plumping effect.
What many people don’t realize is that filler may not be one-and-done procedure. Multiple treatments and sessions may be needed to achieve a fuller lip as most doctors will often use a layered approach in their injecting. This means that the injector will build the lips over time, slowly making them look bigger and making the results look as natural as possible. This will give you an entirely new lip profile without having a sudden change and making it look unnatural.
Does It Hurt?
There will be some discomfort as you are having needles stuck into your face. The more experienced and trained injectors can make it hurt less, however, due to their skill and the fact that they are more comfortable using a syringe.
Some doctors may also apply a numbing agent to your lips before the injections to help minimize pain and reduce discomfort. On top of this, ice is provided at the Miami Skin Institute before, during, and after the procedure to ensure that most of our patients are very comfortable when getting the injections performed.
What Are The Risks?
As with all medical procedures, there can be some side effects with lip filler injections. Very rarely, a person can experience an allergic reaction to the filler, but this can be easily treated with antihistamines. More commonly, bruising or swelling may occur, but this will typically only last a few days, and you can easily cover it with makeup. There can also be a risk of infection (as is the case with any injectable), but this can be mitigated by seeing an injector who performs the treatment with a sterile injection technique in a sterile environment. You can minimize all of these risks by making sure that you are seeing an experienced, licensed board-certified aesthetic physician.
How Long Does A Lip Filler Treatment Last?
Your age and the type of filler will determine how long fillers last for you, so there isn’t really a standard time frame for how long they last. However, you can generally expect them to last between 6-8 months. You should see the results almost immediately after the swelling goes down. As you get more familiar with how your body reacts to the filler and how long it takes to naturally break down, you will learn the time frame for your body and will be able to schedule and space out your appointments accordingly.
What If I Don’t Like My Results?
What if you don’t like the way the filler came out?
Will you be forced to walk around with them for 6-8 months? The answer to that question is no, thankfully. The aesthetic physician you see should have a specific enzyme in their office called hyaluronidase, which they can use to adjust and dissolve the filler to make the results how you like them. The only issue is that hyaluronidase will only work on filler that is composed of hyaluronic acid.
In Conclusion
Since you should always fully consider having lip filler before getting it done, it is very important that you have all the information and answers to all your questions. We at the Miami Skin Institute want to make sure filler is right for you and help you make an informed decision, since we want you to be happy with the way you look. Miami Skin Filler Treatments can help defy the aging process, restore your appearance in a natural way, and make your intrinsic features even more beautiful!
Sources:
https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-1062/hyaluronic-acid